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- 1994-1995 (Creation)
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1 box
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Biographical history
In August 1994 two articles based on unsubstantiated research were published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Due to the resulting furore the College President, who was also the Journal editor, felt it necessary to resign from both positions, despite being exonerated from collusion in the deception. This committee was set up as an independent body by Council in November 1994 and produced its report in June 1995. The College Secretary's Office provided the secretariat for the enquiry.
Archival history
GB 1538 M48 1994-1995 Collection (fonds) 1 box Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
In August 1994 two articles based on unsubstantiated research were published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Due to the resulting furore the College President, who was also the Journal editor, felt it necessary to resign from both positions, despite being exonerated from collusion in the deception. This committee was set up as an independent body by Council in November 1994 and produced its report in June 1995. The College Secretary's Office provided the secretariat for the enquiry.
The papers, with the exception of the final report, were transferred to the Archives by the College Secretary's Office. The final report was transferred from the Presidents Office.
Papers of an independent committee of inquiry into the publication of articles in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1994-1995, including correspondence with Members and Fellows of the RCOG, correspondence with those submitting evidence, and final report.
No further accruals are expected.
Open 20 years after last date on file.
Copyright: vested in the College.
English
A general index to the files listed in the catalogue of the Archives of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is maintained in the College Archives; refer to the College Archivist.
Compiled by Clare Cowling, Archivist, RCOG. National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; ISAD(G), Second Edition, 2000. February 2001 Associations British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology x Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the British Empire Gynaecology Medical research Medical sciences Obstetrics Organizations Periodicals Professional associations Publications Publishing Publishing industry Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists x British College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Surgery Communications media Information sciences
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The papers, with the exception of the final report, were transferred to the Archives by the College Secretary's Office. The final report was transferred from the Presidents Office.
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Papers of an independent committee of inquiry into the publication of articles in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1994-1995, including correspondence with Members and Fellows of the RCOG, correspondence with those submitting evidence, and final report.
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No further accruals are expected.
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Open 20 years after last date on file.
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Copyright: vested in the College.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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A general index to the files listed in the catalogue of the Archives of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is maintained in the College Archives; refer to the College Archivist.
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National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; ISAD(G), Second Edition, 2000.
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- English